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European lawmakers are preparing to regulate decentralized finance protocols starting in mid-2026, even though regulators have yet to define "decentralization" under current law. Cointelegraph reports that DeFi protocols remain in regulatory limbo as the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) enters its final implementation phase. Vyara Savova, senior policy
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Strategy, the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, plans to raise nearly $1 billion through a stock offering to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. Cointelegraph reports that the company, led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, plans to issue 11,764,700 shares of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred
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The European Parliament will vote in July on a technology sovereignty proposal backed by pro-Bitcoin lawmaker Sarah Knafo, according to Cointelegraph. The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted the non-binding report on June 3, 2025, calling for European policy development in digital ecosystems. The proposal addresses Europe's
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Romania's national postal service Poșta Română installed its first Bitcoin ATM at a branch location in Tulcea, partnering with Bitcoin Romania exchange. Cointelegraph reports the postal service plans to add four additional Bitcoin ATMs in Alexandria, Piatra Neamț, Botoșani, and Nădlac. The deployment represents part of a broader
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Hong Kong's securities regulator has confirmed plans to introduce digital asset derivatives trading for professional investors as part of a broader strategy to expand product offerings and strengthen the city's position in the global digital asset market. Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for Financial Services and the
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Cointelegraph reports that Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced a comprehensive security overhaul on June 4, 2025. The Dubai-based exchange implemented the changes in response to February's $1.4 billion hack, which became the largest cryptocurrency theft in history when North Korean-linked
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Texas Republican Representative Brandon Gill faces scrutiny after filing late disclosures for up to $500,000 in Bitcoin purchases, potentially violating the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act. Cointelegraph reports that Gill disclosed two Bitcoin trades valued between $100,001 and $250,000 each, made on January 29 and February
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MARA Holdings achieved record Bitcoin production in May 2025, mining 950 BTC and earning 282 blocks, representing a 35% month-over-month production increase. Cointelegraph reported that the publicly traded mining company posted a 38% increase in blocks earned compared to April, establishing new monthly highs despite escalating network difficulty. The company
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Cointelegraph reports that Strategy acquired 705 Bitcoin for $75.1 million between May 26 and 30, 2025. The purchase occurred at an average price of $106,495 per coin during a week when Bitcoin dropped from $110,000 to an intraweek low of $103,400. The acquisition brings Strategy'
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Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor publicly requested an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast to discuss Bitcoin, generating excitement among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Cointelegraph reported that Saylor responded to a fan account asking about potential guests by posting "Hey @joerogan, let's talk about Bitcoin" on May 31.
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Cointelegraph reports that Ross Ulbricht's auction of personal belongings generated more than $1.8 million in Bitcoin through the cryptocurrency marketplace Scarce City. The Silk Road founder, who received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump in January 2025, sold items spanning his pre-arrest life and 11-year prison sentence.
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US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced their first joint outflow day in over two weeks on May 29, with 11 Bitcoin ETFs recording a combined net outflow of $347 million, according to Cointelegraph. The outflows ended a 10-trading-day inflow streak that last occurred on May 13 and represented the largest
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Cointelegraph reported on May 30 that Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta released the central bank's annual report advocating for the digital euro as the primary tool to manage cryptocurrency risks. Panetta stated that cryptocurrency regulation alone cannot address systemic risks posed by digital assets. The governor argued
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Japanese investment company Metaplanet issued $21 million in zero-interest bonds on May 29, just one day after announcing a separate $50 million raise, according to Cointelegraph. The Tokyo-based firm sold bonds to Cayman Islands-based Evo Fund with each bond carrying a face value of $525,000 and maturing on November
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Cointelegraph reports that Ripple's newly acquired prime broker Hidden Road launched cryptocurrency swaps for institutional investors in the United States on May 28. The service allows US institutional clients to trade cash-settled over-the-counter swaps across multiple major crypto assets. Hidden Road Partners, the company's entity regulated
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BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is participating in Telegram's $1.5 billion bond sale scheduled for May 28, according to The Wall Street Journal. The crypto-friendly messaging platform is offering investors five-year bonds at a 9% yield. Existing backers including BlackRock and Abu Dhabi'